ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
The nurse instructs an outpatient female patient preparing for an abdominal ultrasonography
Question 1 of 5
The nurse instructs an outpatient female patient preparing for an abdominal ultrasonography that prior to the procedure, she should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drink a liter of water: A full bladder is often necessary for abdominal ultrasonography to improve visualization of pelvic structures and other areas.
Extract:
A nurse is concerned about a liver disorder in a patient
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is concerned about a liver disorder in a patient. What laboratory test would be appropriate to obtain for a patient with a liver disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bilirubin: Elevated bilirubin levels are a primary indicator of liver dysfunction, as the liver processes and clears bilirubin.
Extract:
The sensitivity part of a culture and sensitivity test
Question 3 of 5
The sensitivity part of a culture and sensitivity test is for the purpose of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testing anti-infective medications to see which ones are most effective against the causative organism: Sensitivity testing determines which antibiotics are most effective against the specific organism, guiding treatment.
Extract:
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch
Question 4 of 5
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch would tell the patient to first cleanse the external genitalia and then to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass a small amount of urine into the toilet and then collect the specimen: This technique ensures that bacteria or debris from the urethra are flushed out before the sample is collected, providing a clean-catch specimen for analysis.
Extract:
A patient's condition warrants a transfer from intensive care to a regular nursing unit in the same acute care facility
Question 5 of 5
A patient's condition warrants a transfer from intensive care to a regular nursing unit in the same acute care facility. Before assisting with the patient's move, the nurse notes that the transfer has been authorized by the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary care provider: The primary care provider or attending physician must authorize the transfer to ensure the patient’s condition is stable and appropriate for a lower level of care.